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What is 'Hive Robbing'?
Animals
Hive robbing occurs when bees from outside colonies invade a weaker hive during a nectar shortage, s... Read more
What market did COVID 19 start from?
Health
COVID-19 is believed to have originated from the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, wh... Read more
Why is Kinder Surprise Banned in USA
Food
Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the U.S. due to safety concerns stemming from a law in the 1938 F... Read more
Do Evaporative Coolers Work in Humid Tropical Environments?
Technology
Evaporative coolers are not well-suited for humid tropical environments because their effectiveness ... Read more
What is the meaning behind the Pet Shop Boys' 'Go West song?
Music
The Pet Shop Boys' Go West explores the pursuit of utopia through two intertwined interpretations:Ca... Read more
What and Where Is Zion?
Religion
Zion originally referred to a hill in Jerusalem, where King David captured a Jebusite fortress and r... Read more
Why Does Light Travel Slower in a Fiber Optic Cable?
Physics
Light travels slower in a fiber optic cable due to the refractive index of its materials, which slow... Read more
How fast are cargo ships?
Marine
Cargo ships operate within a broad speed range that depends on various factors such as demand, envir... Read more
Is it bad to leave a laptop plugged in?
Technology
Leaving a laptop plugged in does not typically damage the battery or present any danger to the devic... Read more
Who Is the Statue of Liberty Modeled After?
History
The Statue of Liberty is believed to be was modeled primarily after two key inspirations: sculptor F... Read more